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Women's health

Hand hold please - found a lump

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VelociraptorRex · 15/04/2019 11:27

I've done the sensible thing, gone to the GP as soon as I found it, and she said she doesn't think it's anything to worry about, but has still referred me to the breast clinic urgently. I'm so scared, I'm not even 40 yet, what happens next? I'm trying not to panic but it's so hard, can someone hold my hand please?

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VelociraptorRex · 29/04/2019 09:37

@ladyflower23 I'm so glad it was straightforward! Good start to the week

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ladyflower23 · 29/04/2019 09:17

Thanks pickletickled. I have had my appointment already this morning, it was very quick! Called straight in, he could feel the lump, which is a cyst and he drained it with a needle. Luckily it was large enough for him to do this without ultrasound as could feel it through the skin. They said they would send me a letter for a follow up ultrasound which I would get in a few weeks. I'm glad that's happening actually as will fully put my mind at rest that there is nothing else going on.

pickletickled · 28/04/2019 12:35

Glad it's good news for you too OP.
Good luck for monday lady

VelociraptorRex · 26/04/2019 17:19

Thank you all, absolutely @123rd everyone was completely amazing. Slightly disconcerting having a male radiographer handling me, but he must see so many boobs every day, they were all so lovely to me.
Thank you @ladyflower23 got my fingers crossed for you, have a good weekend and try not to think about it!

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ladyflower23 · 26/04/2019 15:54

Great news @VelociraptorRex
I am feeling quite confident as some other lumps have appeared but the original lump feels smaller so does seem highly likely it's a hormonal thing. Am hoping they will be able to confirm that at the examination on Monday and I can stop prodding my lumpy boobs! Have a lovely weekend x

TwitterQueen1 · 25/04/2019 19:03

That's great news OP!
The vast majority of lumps are not cancerous BUT you absolutely should get them checked out. And even if the news is bad, breast cancer is very, very treatable. Of the two women I know who've had it, both have recovered.

123rd · 25/04/2019 17:50

Good news. I was in a similar situation a few years back. The NHS were bloody awesome. I apologised to every HCP I came in contact with- they all totally reassured me that I wasn't wasting anyone's time. Every bump should be investigate.

VelociraptorRex · 25/04/2019 17:44

Thanks @pickletickled
Been for he appointment, had an examination and an ultrasound, and the doctor and radiologist were happy that it's just firm tissue, not a cyst or anything more sinister, which is a massive relief. Glad I went and checked, and I'm so glad it's a service we have such good access to here.
@ladyflower23 how are you doing today?

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pickletickled · 24/04/2019 21:43

Popping back on to say good luck to all who have appts x

VelociraptorRex · 24/04/2019 16:55

I've eaten far too much of DS's chocolate over Easter, but I'm treating it as medicinal

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ladyflower23 · 24/04/2019 16:52

Hi @VelociraptorRex yes similar i am starting to do my own head in! Cannot wait for Monday to just get it over and done with. Still very grumpy that if I need a scan i will have another wait but I know it can't be helped. Did you have a good Easter? We had loads of social stuff going on so was great and loved weather but am now thinking about this again now the fun (and wine) has finished!

VelociraptorRex · 24/04/2019 16:16

Thinking of all the scenarios is driving me crazy, I'm really glad he appointment is tomorrow. How are you doing @ladyflower23?

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ladyflower23 · 20/04/2019 09:06

Yes I think once you don't have to think about getting the appointment sorted out any more you start thinking about what might happen at it! I still haven't read all the info yet. Let us know how you get on next week. Nearly there now and hopefully will be able to put the stress behind you by the end of the week

VelociraptorRex · 18/04/2019 09:31

Oh no, hopefully the physical will show that you don't need an ultrasound then. I've just had my appointment through for next Thursday, I think I'm more nervous now than I was before. Glad they warned me not to wear spray on deodorant - I wouldn't have even thought not to.

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ladyflower23 · 18/04/2019 09:15

Well I called this morning and have changed appt to Monday 29 April. I looked through the leaflet that was enclosed with the letter, and found another letter tucked inside that said due to national shortage of radiologists they are understaffed so if they decide I should have an ultrasound at the physical exam then I will need to come back another today for that

MinnieMountain · 18/04/2019 07:25

The chances are that it's nothing.

Be prepared for lots of waiting around. Clinics I've been to do examination, mammogram, ultrasound and needle biopsy. So waiting each time to see a different person.

VelociraptorRex · 17/04/2019 21:09

Thank you @curlyLJ, that's reassuring, especially the painless bit!!
@ladyflower23 it's hard not to disappear down that paranoid rabbit hole isn't it, I'm desperately trying not to think the worst!

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curlyLJ · 17/04/2019 19:18

I would say it's most likely related to breastfeeding. I had similar when I was still feeding, i knew it wasn't a blocked duct as I'd had lots of those. It really freaked me out.
2 hours in the breast clinic and it was all sorted - drained with a needle and pretty painless.
Hope you get an appointment soon OP.

ladyflower23 · 17/04/2019 19:00

Ha Ha yes I've been spending a lot of time on Mumsnet too! I'm ok. I know it's very much in my favour to be a hormonal thing but I do have that nagging thought in the back of my head of what if it's not. Also I'm quite paranoid they won't be able to find the lump and say there's nothing there and I will have to stay paranoid not knowing what it is!

VelociraptorRex · 17/04/2019 18:41

And I have been very productive doing jobs, gardening and reading MN to keep my mind off it!

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VelociraptorRex · 17/04/2019 18:41

Oh @ladyflower23 that's rubbish how are you feeling? no, nothing yet, I phoned them today (I need to organise childcare too), but the person who deals with it was at another site apparently, they haven't phoned me back yet.

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ladyflower23 · 17/04/2019 18:01

Hi @VelociraptorRex how are you feeling now? Have you had your appointment come through? Got mine in the post today. It's been arranged for Weds next week but I can't arrange childcare so going to have to call the hospital to reschedule it. Frustrating to have to wait longer. Just want to get it over and done with

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VelociraptorRex · 16/04/2019 09:28

Thank you, you are all lovely the GP did mention a long medical word (which I was in no state to remember) which apparently is something to do with changes in tissue from breast feeding. She also mentioned a possible needle

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MrsMozartMkII · 16/04/2019 08:58

A handhold from me lass.

LittleChristmasMouse · 16/04/2019 08:56

I had this after stopping breast feeding. Was referred under 2 week wait. I was at the clinic a long time - saw dr then had a mammogram and ultrasound and then back in to see the dr.

It was all fine. Just changes caused by breast feeding. Hopefully you get the appointment through really quickly.

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